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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,495 cc

T30 DEFMOT history

T30 DEF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 154,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
154,540 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T30 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T30 DEF was last recorded at 154,540 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 8,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,879 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,661 miles
Average per year
9,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,540 miles
  • 2024 – 145,879 miles
  • 2023 – 136,370 miles
  • 2022 – 123,044 miles
  • 2021 – 113,607 miles
  • 2020 – 111,894 miles
  • 2019 – 101,170 miles
  • 2018 – 91,200 miles
  • 2017 – 75,423 miles
  • 2016 – 61,052 miles
  • 2015 – 49,661 miles
  • 2014 – 35,318 miles
  • 2013 – 29,953 miles
  • 2012 – 23,883 miles
  • 2011 – 19,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,540 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,540 miles (+8,661)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    154,540 miles
    Test number
    891357013971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,879 miles (+9,509)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,879 miles
    Test number
    957209577607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,370 miles (+13,326)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,370 miles
    Test number
    714680889416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,044 miles (+9,437)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,044 miles
    Test number
    634984721967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,607 miles (+1,713)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,607 miles
    Test number
    257593582284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,894 miles (+10,724)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,894 miles
    Test number
    125748296574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,170 miles (+9,970)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,170 miles
    Test number
    570927379191
    • MinorOffside Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass91,200 miles (+15,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,200 miles
    Test number
    197875964141
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass75,423 miles (+320)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,423 miles
    Test number
    314202516992
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

  10. Fail75,103 miles (+14,051)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,103 miles
    Test number
    174403052402
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play drop link (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront steering damper bushes slight play
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

  11. Pass61,052 miles (+11,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,052 miles
    Test number
    347013303907
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s o/s (2.7.4)

  12. Pass49,661 miles (+14,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,661 miles
    Test number
    213854784174
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields not allowing full inspection

  13. Pass35,318 miles (+5,365)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,318 miles
    Test number
    175907784288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,953 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    29,953 miles
    Test number
    355423183468
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail29,953 miles (+6,070)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,953 miles
    Test number
    886543683212
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass23,883 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    23,883 miles
    Test number
    577492382214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteDiff casing leaking oil
    • NoteNearside front outer door handle not fully secure

  17. Fail23,883 miles (+3,939)4 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,883 miles
    Test number
    487766972299
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteDiff casing leaking oil
    • NoteNearside front outer door handle not fully secure

  18. Pass19,944 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    19,944 miles
    Test number
    859756581288
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about T30 DEF

Does T30 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T30 DEF is valid until 17 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T30 DEF?
The MOT on T30 DEF is valid until 17 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T30 DEF done?
T30 DEF was recorded at 154,540 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 9,626 miles a year.
Has T30 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 DEF has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on T30 DEF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T30 DEF find?
T30 DEF passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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